childbirth

[ chahyld-burth ]

noun

1. an act or instance of bringing forth a child; parturition:

   a difficult childbirth.

childbirth

/ ˈtʃaɪldˌbɜːθ /

noun

1. the act of giving birth to a child obstetric

Word History and Origins

Origin of childbirth¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; child, birth

Example Sentences

Nigeria has announced that free emergency Caesarean sections will be made available to "poor and vulnerable" women in an ambitious plan to bring down the high number of mothers dying in childbirth.

From BBC

The childbirth rate has steadily declined for years, and did not pick back up after the pandemic and subsequent economic recovery.

From Salon

In the previous lawsuit filed earlier this month, multiple patients accused Brock of giving them unnecessary stitches following childbirth or making crude comments about the procedure.

From Los Angeles Times

The IV saline, dextrose and sterile water fluids provide hydration before surgery or childbirth, as well as provide life-support for babies born prematurely and for others with life-threatening conditions like sepsis, a dangerous blood condition.

From Salon

Nearly a dozen patients alleged unnecessary suturing or crude comments about it: Brock told several plaintiffs he inserted an “extra stitch” in their perineal areas to make them “tighter” after childbirth, the lawsuit said.

From Los Angeles Times